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Lenor Family History

Lenor Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Menor, Lenoir, Leno, Senor, Lenox, Lefor, Zenor, Lenon, Lenz, Leo

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Where is the Lenor family from?

You can see how Lenor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenor family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lenor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Lenor family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lenor's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Lenor families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lenor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenor. 45% of Lenor men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Lenor women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lenor were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Lenor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 881 census records available for the last name Lenor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenor census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 110 immigration records available for the last name Lenor. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 73 military records available for the last name Lenor. For the veterans among your Lenor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenor lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Lenor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lenor in 1984 was 78, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lenor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenor ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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